Definitions

multiply

[muhl-tuh-plee] / ˈmʌl tə pli /

VERB

increase; reproduce

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accumulate augment boost breed build up enlarge expand generate heighten magnify proliferate propagate spread

STRONG

add aggrandize aggregate compound cube double extend manifold mount populate procreate produce raise repeat rise square

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abridge compress conceal decrease destroy diminish hide lessen lower play down shrink weaken

STRONG

decline depress divide drop fall reduce slump

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And if you opt for a more feature-rich model, the savings can easily multiply.

From MarketWatch

In this condition, they stop multiplying, but antibiotics may fail to kill them.

From Science Daily

As data centers have multiplied, it has gotten more challenging for PJM to handle surges in demand.

From The Wall Street Journal

The risk of concussion or neck injury is multiplied.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hanwha, which has deep pockets and extensive shipbuilding know-how, has vowed to plow $5 billion into upgrades and dramatically multiply the workforce.

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